Graduate Diploma in Accounting in Christchurch New Zealand | Otago Polytechnic

Otago Polytechnic | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 26,000
(c. USD15,068.17)
Attendance
Full-time

This qualification is perfect if you possess a relevant degree or have professional/academic experience and aim to build a career in accounting. Through this program, you'll develop the expertise to document, manage, prepare, and evaluate data to support financial and operational decision-making. Featuring real-world case studies, practical assignments, and an industry-based project, it offers a smooth pathway into accounting professions. The program is valuable for professionals seeking career advancement or looking to expand their skillset, enabling specialization in a related field without committing to a full degree. Accounting skills ensure steady demand, as you'll be equipped to track and manage financial performance across various business types. Career opportunities span public sector organizations, local and global companies, NGOs, and entrepreneurial ventures. The curriculum covers recording financial transactions, preparing statements and budgets following New Zealand's accounting standards, with mandatory accounting courses and hands-on industry experience. Learn from seasoned instructors dedicated to equipping you with practical, immediately applicable financial and accounting competencies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree or appropriate degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

New Zealand University Entrance OR
Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR

OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub tests

TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)

Cambridge English Assessments: B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill;

Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

Language Certificate: C1 Expert ESOL Written (LRW) with PASS and no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken Pass

Tuition NZD 26,000

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